Bryan Mbeumo’s 20th goal of the season was the difference in an equal first half, with both sides keeping their respective goalkeepers busy.
A quiet second half followed, before, seemingly out of nowhere, a Marshall Munetsi rocket levelled proceedings.
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Story of the match
The Bees came into the game knowing three points, alongside Brighton losing against Europa League winners Tottenham, could secure their status in the Europa Conference League next season.
Vítor Pereira made six changes from their 4-2 defeat to Crystal Palace, with José Sá, Nélson Semedo, Matt Doherty, João Gomes, Marshall Munetsi and Matheus Cunha all coming into the XI. Matheus Cunha has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank named an unchanged side from the Bees’ 3-2 defeat to Fulham.
Following a period of applause for goalkeeper Gary Pierce, Brentford got the action underway and had the first chance of the game, a misplaced backpass resulted in a chance.
Matheus Cunha had the first Wolves chance of the game, shooting wide of Mark Flekken’s goal from the edge of the penalty area. Another curling effort went wide moments later.
Counter-attacking was the order of the day for the Old Gold, Marshall Munetsi picked up the ball on the halfway line, his weak shot going wide.
Brentford’s renowned aerial dominance was on full display, with Michael Kayode’s long throw met by Sepp van den Berg, then into the safe hands of José Sá.
Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock for the Bees, against the run of play. The Cameroonian tapped in club captain Christian Nørgaard’s cross from a Yoane Wissa blocked shot, his 20th goal of the season.
Chants of “We are going on a European tour” rang out from the Steve Bull Stand, the Bees were poised to finish eighth with results in London going their way.
Following the goal, José Sá was busy in front of the Sir Jack Hayward Stand, making a number of fine saves to keep the deficit to one.
João Gomes picked up a booking following a tackle on Nathan Collins, who made 26 Wolves appearances over the course of the 2022-2023 season. Collins proved to be an unpopular figure amongst the Wolves faithful following a foul on José Sá.
Matheus Cunha continued to impress with his volley from just outside the penalty area, going straight into the grasp of Mark Flekken just before the break.
The Bees could have doubled their lead on the stroke of half-time, Yoane Wissa’s shot went wide, which would have been his 20th goal of the season.
A minute later, Wolves had their best chance of the half through Nélson Semedo, testing Flekken from distance with a half-volley towards the top corner.
The hosts started the second half brightly, with a number of good chances in front of the Old Gold faithful.
Thomas Frank’s side had the best chance since the break, with Wissa continuing his hunt for his 20th goal of the season.
Gonçalo Guedes had a golden opportunity to level proceedings; he remarkably dragged his shot wide, despite being completely unmarked.
The visiting fans were in fine voice throughout the half, despite Brighton equalising, which would see Brentford slip to ninth, out of European contention.
The Bees continued to press forward and test the Wolves goal; both teams seemingly wasting chances throughout the course of the second half.
The game calmed for the following quarter of an hour, with neither team having much luck in front of goal. Semedo picked up a yellow following a foul on Kevin Schade.
Munetsi equalised with a superb strike. A flick from substitute Jørgen Strand Larsen resulted in a thundering strike past a helpless Flekken.
Tom King made his Premier League debut. José Sá received a warm reception in what could be his last Molineux appearance, with the Portuguese international being linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
The second half continued in much the same fashion as prior to the goal, as the game finished with a point for both sides.
Brentford missed out on European football due to results elsewhere; a Jack Hinshelwood brace and goals from Matt O'Riley and Diego Gomez gave Brighton a 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
The Bees slipped to 10th place following Bournemouth's 2-1 victory over relegated Leicester City.
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Player of the match - Matheus Cunha
In what could be his last game for the Old Gold amidst links to Manchester United. The Brazilian impressed and unlucky not to score amidst a number of good chances.
